Vestil SKB-DLX Steel Deluxe Pallet Buster with 41 in. Handle

This bar works great for breaking pallets apart. Handle is solid (not hollow) and because of the mass and length of the handle it seamlessly pops off the cross boards. We’re reusing all materials and we’ve only damaged a few removing them likely because the boards were fatigued to begin with. Super easy to use but a bit on the heavy side, it takes a bit of time to be sure it’s placed properly for the next board section until you get the hang of it. I can’t imagine there is a better similar tool on the market of this quality. THANK YOU. EDIT 2/2024 After months of use, and reading the reviews again I figured I’d do an update. We’re doing our entire basement- walls and ceiling, in pallet wood… so anything that broke a measurable number of the pallet board we would not use. We’ve broken down hundreds of pallets, new and very old… wide boards, narrow boards, repaired pallets, standard runners, oversize runners, hard woods, soft woods… we’ve seen it all. It breaks a few boards, I can almost guess which ones will break by looking at them before I even break the pallet. It will also blow out the nail holes occasionally, doesn’t matter on our project as it adds character to the wood. For those saying the tool is difficult to get between the boards, here is a way I combat that. I take a hammer and nail bar and remove the very end board on the pallet, after that the tool works great. If it wasn’t built as bulky as it is, it would not be reliable. We’ve had quite a few that the boards are very close, that is a simple and effective fix. Just today I broke down about 17 pallets of various size, condition, and board width/length. Out of those 17 pallets the bar damaged about 10 boards I could’ve otherwise used. So it’s what I figure to be 5-7% damage… I can live with that. I could’ve used the hammer and nail bar to save those boards, but the sheer volume we’re using on our project it wasn’t worth it. It generally likes to break boards where knots are present. In another defense of this tool- I salvage some of the runners for other projects and I try to keep them nail free. I’ve noticed on the boards that blow out the nail holes (nails stay in the runners) that even my nail bar will just snap the heads off the nails. When nails are set that hard there isn’t a pallet buster made that’s going to save your wood. The older the pallet and the more aggressive the nails then less likely they’re going to pull out. This tool isn’t made with the idea of us hobbyists using the materials, it’s designed to make pallet wrecking efficient and effective and it does both of those very well. Just so happens some of us have figured out a way to make use of the materials, and as said our project goes on with some damaged planks because it adds character to our project- that’s part of the trials and tribulations of that particular plank of wood. Before I bought this tool I used to use a sawzal between the runner and plank and cut the nails. I was using a Dewalt 20V brushless and Diablo blades (at $5 a copy). One blade would last 3-4 pallets depending upon the hardness of the hardware used to assemble it. So in a weekend I could burn up $20 worth of Diablo blades- gets expensive fast. Not to mention this method is very labor intensive on the hands, leaves shards of metal everywhere, and one would not want a ceiling done in material where nail heads continuously fall out to be stepped on. The pallet buster and manual nail removal has proven to be the most cost effective, comfortable, and cleanest method. Trust me, this is a fantastic tool… I paid full price for it, it was not given to me, and I’m not being compensated for this review.

The Vestil SKB-DLX Deluxe Steel Pallet Buster is a tough and reliable tool for anyone who regularly needs to break down pallets. Its solid steel construction and 41-inch handle give it the strength and leverage needed to pull apart boards without splintering them. The forked head design fits neatly under deck boards, making removal smoother and less damaging compared to using a crowbar. The long handle provides excellent leverage, which reduces strain and makes the work go faster. It’s built to last and feels sturdy in hand, ideal for warehouse, shop, or home projects that involve reclaimed wood. While it is a heavier tool and may feel bulky for lighter tasks, the durability and efficiency more than make up for it. Pros: The heavy-duty steel build is strong and dependable, the long handle provides great leverage, and the forked design makes pulling boards easier with less damage. Cons: The tool is heavy and not ideal for light jobs, it requires space to maneuver, and it may be overbuilt for occasional users. A strong and well-designed pallet buster that makes dismantling pallets much faster and less tiring. It’s an excellent investment for anyone who reuses wood or needs to break down pallets regularly.

Forget struggling with flimsy crowbars and splintered wood! The Pallet Buster has become my weapon of choice in the war against broken pallets. This beast tackles them with ruthless efficiency, turning tangled piles of lumber into neat stacks of recyclable goodness. Pry, it does. The sturdy crowbar end slips under stubborn boards with ease, popping them loose like dandelion seeds in a gale. No more contorting myself around awkward angles or cursing as rusted nails resist my meager tools. The Pallet Buster makes quick work of even the most defiant boards, leaving me feeling like a lumberjack in peak season. But wait, there's more! This isn't just a one-trick pony. Those clever leveling forks on the other end are worth their weight in gold (if gold came in steel, that is). They slide under side boards like butter, lifting them effortlessly and allowing you to slide them right off. No more teetering precariously on stacks of broken wood, praying you don't become the next casualty. The real hero, though, is the heavy-duty steel construction. This tool feels indestructible in your hands, built to conquer a lifetime of pallets. No flimsy bends, no cracks under pressure – just pure, unadulterated pallet-busting power. Overall, the Pallet Buster is a must-have for anyone who deals with broken pallets, whether it's at work, at home, or on a quest to reclaim the lumberyard from the tyranny of splintered wood. It's efficient, versatile, and built to last – a true champion in the world of demolition. I give it a solid 10/10, with a bonus fist bump for those genius leveling forks.

This pallet breaker does a pretty good job at breaking down pallets. I've used it on a few now it really speeds up the process and most of the boards come up relatively undamaged. There's a best spot for each pallet they're all just a bit different, and that's why I give it 4 stars. It's heavy duty so it's a little heavy and the bulky backside of the claw makes it a little difficult to get in between some pallet boards.

I’ve been pulling apart pallets for years with a crow bar and hammer and this tool is absolutely amazing! It’s heavy, but that’s because it’s a one piece heavy duty design, and I suspect it will last forever!

My neighbor is a delivery driver in the next large city over. This means he's met a LOT of companies, made a bunch of friends, and they offer him things that they can't sell. One day, they came home with their truck stacked as high as possible with pallets. Over the next couple days, they sat out there with a saw cutting through the nails before giving up and redesigning the garden boxes they were going to build. They offered us pallets as well, but after looking at how much the saw blades were, we couldn't justify it. It goes from free to expensive real quick! And it took them 15 min to cut off 3 boards and ruined a blade each time! We needed another way. I pulled out my Google-foo and discovered pallet busters. I saw home made ones, commercial ones, hydraulic ones, a whole menagerie of them. Then I started searching through amazon. This buster has the articulating bottom, meaning it's more gentle on the wood and moves how it needs to with the strength still to pull them right out. The pallet we used this on initially has been outside for at least 6 months. We also used it on a newer one and it pulled it apart much easier. It wont prevent it from continuing existing cracks. So, if your pallet is broken in any place, it wont prevent it from getting worse. a crack will, most likely, get bigger. Going from full pallet to boards took us about 15 min. I had to stand on one side of the pallet to keep it from lifting up while my husband pulled the boards off. Also, the pallets we got are BEEFY! So the gaps to put the buster are SMALL and difficult to insert into the first board. If anyone knows how to start that first board without needing it resting on the vertical pallet support, i'd LOVE to know! It needs the elevation from the board to use as the fulcrum and press against as it lifts the boards off of it. That's why we had to go in between the boards to pull the first board. We also discovered that it worked easier if we used it on the outside nails first, then worked our way in. I'm so happy that we bought this. We've shown our neighbors and they will be sharing the pallets and we will be sharing the buster. Win, win, win all around! I definitely recommend this beefy buster to anyone that wants to reuse pallet wood!

I was skeptical to say the least. I used this on a smaller pallet first and it was done in like 3 minutes and only broke 1 board. I then moved on to the 2nd pallet that had 2 x 6 slats spiral nailed in. I'd already disassembled a couple prior with pry bars and a sledge. It was a miserable experience. This bad boy had the pallet submitted to my will in only a couple of minutes as well. This pallet buster is heavy steel and I imagine it will hold up beautifully.

This tool is such a pleasure to use, simply slide the levers under the pallet boards and push down on the handle, and the boards pop right out. Yesterday I picked up a pallet with 1x6s that had 4 ribbed nails in a row. The Pallet Buster lifted all 4 out like nothing, without cracking a single board. It is quite heavy, so I expect it to last a very long time, and provide me with a lot of wood for projects. The boards on my deck are in need of replacing, as well as my daughter's, so I look forward to using the Pallet Buster on both of those projects. The only issue I have is that the boards on most pallets (and also decks) are so close together that I usually still have to use a hammer and crowbar to get the first boards off - then for the rest of the boards I can use the Pallet Buster - and they just slide off so easy... For me, it paid for itself after only 3 pallets.

I was a bit skeptical about this Deluxe Pallet Buster at first, especially after reading mixed reviews about other models—some pricey and some cheap knockoffs that didn’t deliver. But this one truly exceeded my expectations! Even at 5’2” and not super strong, I was able to dismantle several pallets in just 15–20 minutes. The 41" handle gives great leverage, making the whole job feel much easier than I anticipated. The build quality is solid and durable, so it feels like a tool that will last through plenty of projects. If you need a reliable pallet buster that’s beginner-friendly and effective, this one’s a great choice. Highly recommend!

Totalmente vale la pena, es de excelente calidad algo pesado. Pero tiene la fuerza suficiente y el diseño para desmontar los pallets

Outil très bien conçu, assez lourd et très solide, j'ai défait plusieurs palettes en bois dur (érable, frêne) et croyez moi ça été un jeu d'enfant, la longueur du manche est parfaite afin de ne pas trop forcer, il est extrêmement robuste et pratiquement impossible à plier selon moi, les fourches sont très bien conçus, Elles sont larges,longues et solides, bref, c'est un outil incroyable et la plus belle invention depuis le marteau et en plus il a fière allure en bleu.

Caro pero muybueno

Esta robusto, cumple su funcion